Manager, Strategic Campus Events

TL;DR

Manager, Strategic Campus Events (Higher Education): Developing, managing, and executing high-profile strategic events for the university with an accent on protocol, stakeholder coordination, and budget management. Focus on positioning the campus as a world-class destination for conferences and events through cross-functional leadership and complex project delivery.

Location: Must be based in Kelowna, BC, Canada. This is a hybrid position requiring in-person work at the hirify.global Okanagan campus typically three days a week.

Salary: $7,502.25 - $10,788.33 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a global centre for research, innovation, and learning, committed to employment equity and academic excellence.

What you will do

• Develop and execute high-profile campus-wide events and strategic initiatives.
• Research and analyze client needs to provide expert event planning consultation.
• Manage event budgets, communications plans, and digital presence.
• Negotiate contracts with internal and external suppliers.
• Lead multi-departmental committees to optimize campus space usage and revenue.
• Design and implement evaluation tools to report on event success and future improvements.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work on-site at the hirify.global Okanagan campus in Kelowna, BC.
• Two-year diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or Event Management.
• Minimum of four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with senior executives, faculty, and students.

Nice to have

• Project Management certification.
• Experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of university policies, protocol, and organizational structure.
• Experience in graphic design or registration system programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-profile, collaborative university environment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employment equity.
• Professional development within a world-class academic institution.
• Flexible work environment with a focus on high-performance delivery.